Our International Projects strive to achieve sustainable and long-term positive impact, for local communities in low-income areas and the earth as a whole. Our international projects are always carried out in collaboration with local grass-root organisations and we strive to empower the local communities where projects are implemented.

We focus on energy, water, sanitation and digitalization in low-income countries, and many initiatives are connected to schools and aim to improve the quality of education.

We engage exclusively in projects with potential to contribute to long-term positive development and only in safe and conflict-free areas.

All documents are also available on our Google Drive, where you can find additional background materials. If you’re unsure where to begin or can’t find what you need, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Head of International Projects, Susanne Hurtig and the International Project Secretary.

Section 1: About us

  • The Activity Year 2025

  • Guiding Documents

  • Our Organisation

  • Policies

Section 2: Operations

  • Local groups

  • Economy & Financial reporting

  • Partners & Sponsors

  • Volunteer Recruitment

Section 3: International Projects

  • Organisation

  • Competence Groups

  • Projects

  • Processes

Section 4: Communications

  • Graphic guidelines

  • Communications channels

  • Sociala media

  • Campaigns

Organisation

To ensure the long-term success of our international projects, EWB-SWE has established a clear and collaborative structure for project planning, support and implementation. Our organisational model brings together technical expertise, local group engagement, and dedicated project management to guide each initiative from idea to lasting impact.

The International Projects Committee oversees all international activities and ensures that each project aligns with EWB-SWE’s values and strategic goals. Within this structure, roles such as the Lead of International Operations, International Project Secretary, and International Project Coordinators play key roles in facilitating progress, offering guidance, and maintaining quality and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

This collaborative approach allows EWB-SWE to build strong partnerships with grassroots organisations, draw on expert knowledge from Competence Groups, and support volunteer teams working in diverse sectors such as WASH, renewable energy, digitalisation, construction, and sustainable food systems.

Competence groups

What are the Competence Groups?

  • Competence Groups are EWB-SWE members with expertise in specific areas such as energy and waste, WASH, digitalisation, construction and sustainable food production.

  • The competence groups support the international project teams 

  • Preferably each group has dedicated members of the group connected to the international project’s coordination (IPC) or a project leader.

 

What do they work with?

  • They conduct research for Best Practice

  • They have experience from previous EWB-SWE projects

  • Publications and academic work

Projects

 

EWB-SWE Sustainable projects

  • Local partner and community 

  • Economic sustainability  for local partner

  • The EWB-SWE project team 

  • Competence groups (please see above)

  • Project process  (please see above)

  • Considering international travel

  • Mapping other actors

Economic sustainability for local partner

EWB-SWE aims to empower local communities toward economic independence, so it’s vital to assess the economic impact of activities.

  • Employment - opportunity for local craftsmen

  • Use of local materials and equipment

  • Ensure local ownership of projects by requiring co-investment from government entities, partner organisations, community members, and other stakeholders. Contributions can include labour, materials, food, or tax reductions.

  • Evaluation and exit strategy

Local partners and community

Local partners are essential for EWB-SWE’s international projects.  Community-founded organizations are preferred - solid ground for good impact

The partner should:

  • have goals in accordance to EWB

  • be looking for technical support

  • have forward-looking environmental work

  • display good ethical values

  • have a well-ordered organization

  • If EWB volunteers visit - the partner should also work with HSE

Processes

 

The Project Process Handbook

For a guide to the differens stages, please look at the Project Process Handbook

 

Project Process Overview

For an overview of the project process, please follow this link.

 
 

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